A great many people think of religion as if it was a game that they had to play with an August Opponent—a game at which both could not win, and yet t… - Jean Ingelow

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A great many people think of religion as if it was a game that they had to play with an August Opponent—a game at which both could not win, and yet they actually think they can play it unfairly. They want to cheat. But in that grand and awful game, it cannot be said that either wins unless both do.

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About Jean Ingelow

Jean Ingelow (March 17, 1820 – July 20, 1897) was an English poet and novelist.

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Alternative Names: Orris
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